{"id":6448,"date":"2025-03-23T21:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T03:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/?p=6448"},"modified":"2025-04-05T15:25:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T21:25:01","slug":"what-it-takes-to-be-a-disciple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/what-it-takes-to-be-a-disciple\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Takes to be a Disciple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost and Benefits of Following Jesus: A Deep Dive into Mark 8:34-38<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following Jesus isn&#8217;t always easy, but understanding both the costs and benefits can help us make informed decisions about our faith journey. This examination of Mark 8:34-38 reveals important truths about what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-79b4f84f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-93b8059d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-93b8059d videoandaudio\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jesus and the Way: What It Takes to Be a Disciple\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1066355624?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The above is for the message only. You can watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=howuR6gbslo&amp;t=555s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entire March 23 service here on Youtube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-486956ef\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-486956ef videoandaudio\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\" src=\"https:\/\/sermons.logos.com\/embed\/sermons\/1471447\" width=\"600\" height=\"392\"><\/iframe>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus is clear about the cost of discipleship. He tells us we must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Charles Postell speaking, with a quote that reads &quot;The cost of following Jesus is high, but the benefits far outweigh it. The cost of following yourself, following your own preferences, following the world, is quite low. It's very cheap, but the benefits are detrimental.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-6488\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This means allowing Jesus to lead us even when His direction conflicts with our natural desires and preferences. It&#8217;s about choosing His way over our own, even when it&#8217;s difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is Self-Denial So Challenging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a dog pulling against its leash, we often think our way is better. We have our own preferences, habits, desires and plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo short-embed wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2023-03-23 Clip 1b\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1072857677?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge comes when these conflict with God&#8217;s direction for our lives. The cost of following Jesus means being willing to surrender these things for His greater purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of Following Jesus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the cost may seem high, Jesus promises the benefits far outweigh them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eternal life with God<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>True fulfillment beyond temporary pleasures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life as it was meant to be lived<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freedom from sin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep spiritual satisfaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo short-embed wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025-03-23 Clip 3\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1072857790?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens If We Choose Not to Follow?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus uses a powerful analogy: focusing solely on this life is like putting all our energy into building sandcastles and miss how God is offering us the whole beach instead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Quote image of Pastor Charles with the quote reading &quot;I refuse to settle for my own sandcastle that will be washed away by the waves anyways, and I'm choosing to look towards the beach, or all that God is leading me into in eternity.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-6489\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/gmccnow.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/What-It-Takes-to-Be-a-Disciple-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We can gain the whole world and get temporary success while we build our sandcastle. Sadly, while doing so we can lose our soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Did Jesus Model for Us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus didn&#8217;t just teach about sacrifice &#8211; He demonstrated it. He went to the cross despite a desire to find a different way. He denied his own preferences, showing that it&#8217;s possible to follow God&#8217;s will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo short-embed wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2023-03-23 Clip 1b\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1072857677?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through His example, Jesus went first to show us the way. He didn&#8217;t simply ask us to pay the cost, he modeled what it was to pay the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, consider these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What areas of my life am I holding back from God&#8217;s leadership?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Am I building sandcastles when God is offering me the whole beach?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I better deny myself and follow Jesus today?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenge: Choose one area where you&#8217;ve been resistant to God&#8217;s leading and intentionally surrender it to Him this week. Remember that while the cost may feel high in the moment, the eternal benefits far outweigh any temporary sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: Following Jesus is an all-in commitment. He doesn&#8217;t want us halfway &#8211; He wants our full devotion, knowing that what He offers in return is far greater than anything we could achieve on our own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cost and Benefits of Following Jesus: A Deep Dive into Mark 8:34-38 Following Jesus isn&#8217;t always easy, but understanding both the costs and benefits can help us make informed decisions about our faith journey. This examination of Mark 8:34-38 reveals important truths about what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ. 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